While you're probably aware it costs an arm & a leg to race at any one of F1's 23 active circuits, some are more generous when coaxing the FIA into signing long-term deals. Over the past decade, the average fee a circuit pays to be on the F1 calendar has steadily risen. As you'll see on this list, it pays to be grandfathered into F1.  Most Expensive: #5. $45M - Bahrain  #3. $50M - Russia  #3. $50M - China #2. $55M - Saudi Arabia #1. $55M - Qatar Least Expensive: #5. $25M - Mexico  #4. $22M - Belgium #3. $22M - France  #2. $20M - Italy  #1. $15M - Monaco&nb ..read more

In honor of the unfortunate anniversary of Michael Schumacher's ninth year fighting through his unfortunate accident skiing, I wanted to add something to hopefully bring some legitimacy to his legacy, especially for those unfamiliar with his greatness.  Of course, it would be impossible to summarize his elevate place in F1's history in a few videos, but it wouldn't hurt to refresh at any chance available.  1. Michael Schumacher Takes His Final Pole (2012) Though many considered Schumacher's tenure with Mercedes lacking, his final pole at Monaco showed he maintained every bit of ..read more

Max Verstappen isn't evil. He's not the worst person you'll see on TV. He's an incredible racing driver. However, the coverage of his ascent misses a key different between him and his former title rival, Lewis Hamilton. He is the son of an F1 driver. Born in Belgium, growing up next to Monegasque descendants. what most people miss is that there is more to like about someone making it from nothing than someone rising from the top to reach a level they barely started any lower than.  Comparisons to American sports are helpful because of how much access we have to the lives of those athl ..read more

They say a flower is beautiful because it doesn't last. I'd say a flower is beautiful because it's unexpected. In fields and fields of grass and trees there are rarely flowers. It's as if it were a gift delivered precisely in case anyone would evolve long enough to admire it. It is the incentive for living built into our natural world.  When it comes to sports, our perception of them is built on flowers. It's the striking, the colorful, and the unexpected. While it might take and entire lifetime to live through a couple hundred of these flowers, they are the verbal conversations that ..read more

1. Verstappen Vs. Hamilton Pt. 2  There haven't been any more blockbuster seasons than 2021. When the grandkids grow old enough to ask, anyone from our era will be spouting the same story of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. "We went motor-racing, and "No, Michael, that's not right," will forever be relics of the collective F1 memory. No matter if Mercedes is poor to start the year, there's no-one who truly believes they won't be in the mix by the end of the year.  2. Red At The Front  There are people roaming the Earth at age 15 that have never seen a Ferrari world title. E ..read more

Across the grid there are some drivers for whom, 2022 is a make-or-break year. According to how this one goes, here are four drivers who should be looking to change teams. 1. Yuki Tsunoda Though his stock has fallen harder than the price of HRT merchandise, Tsunoda is and will be one of the most talented youth in the sport next year. Though his maiden drive through the calendar did not overwhelm spectators, the understanding that his development is hindered by comparisons to his teammate remains essential. Tsunoda's run to third in the championship behind Mick Schumacher and Callum Illot r ..read more

When it comes to sports, nothing feels better than being right. Whether it's a $10 bet on the Rams to win the super bowl, or betting the house on Albon to take home the 2022 championship. Without bragging rights, sports becomes a lot less fun. That being said, there is a free bet currently working its way up to F1, and if you haven't met yet, let me introduce you to Andrea Kimi Antonelli.  When you think 'driver academy', not a soul outside of Toto and Susie Wolff immediately thinks of their own team. Mercedes are a world-title winning outfit. They are as focused on young driver talent ..read more

As inspirational as the team's media production teams make their reveals look, the truth is: there's only one feature that matters. How fast does their cars traverse the 22-race calendar? Looking at the cars now, it's impossible to say for sure, but we do have an idea of which teams are innovating, and which aren't. First things first: Engines decide speed. In the turbo-hybrid era there were two kinds of teams. Those with Mercedes engines, and those without. Despite Red Bull winning 4 straight in a Renault-powered reliability nightmare, it took them to get the second best engine on the grid ..read more

Abu Dhabi's final decision has become the subject of much debate among fans. Not least due to its totally outcome over the course of the season. If that car stays out one lap longer, Lewis Hamilton breaks the only record he is yet to achieve. However, the decision Michael Masi made on Sunday transcends so called "motor racing". It's an indication of a changing sport.  COVID-19 This story starts in Australia. It begins with an awkward press conference. Called in front of thousands o outraged fans. The words 'coronavirus pandemic' still roll awkwardly off of the tongues of the presiding ..read more

The F1 Car Template For 2022 Mercedes  "Poach Red Bull Engineers" How do you improve on perfection? Mercedes are tasked with doing so going into 2022. One place they could start is by poaching some engineers from their arch-rivals. The only part of the car you could argue lacks an advantage is their engine. Red Bull making the switch to engine manufacturer provides Mercedes with the perfect opportunity at sabotage. There will never be a more important time for them to offer contracts to Red Bull's performance engineers.  Red Bull  "Promote From Within" The perpetu ..read more